The sons of Herbert and Ethel (nee Trehearne) he was born in Chipstead, Surrey. Denis Kirk MRCVS and his brother Maurice Kirk MRCVS were the second two Veterinary Surgeons in the Patrol. Both transferred out in April 1943. They both worked for Messrs Saunders, Kirk and Kirk of Bridge Street, Taunton.
Maurice Kirk joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps and was awarded the rank of Captain. He was killed in March 1945 aged 31 and is buried at Lille Southern Cemetery, France. He is remembered on the War Memorial at St Margaret's Church, Coulsdon, Surrey.
He married Coralie Sparke in 1938 of Dorking, Surry who was also a vet.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol member | 16 Dec 1941 | 01 Apr 1943 |
Veterinary Surgeon agricultural
1 Aug 1944 Reported to No 1 Reserve Veterinary Hospital, Doncaster, on appointment to a Commission in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps from the Army officers Emergency Reserve.
1 Aug 1944 Lieutenant. Posted to No 2 FRD, Derby.
4 Sept 1944 Posted to No1 Reserve Veterinary Hospital, Doncaster.
25 Sept 1944 Posted to No 5 Veterinary Hospital, Doncaster.
25 Sept 1944 Made Acting Captain.
30 Sept 1944 Embarked with unit for 21 A.G.
25 Dec 1944 Made Temporary Captain.
3 March 1945 Died as result of an accident 21 A.G.
He was transferred to Somerset Home Guard 1st April 1943.
He was awarded the 1939 – 45 Star, France and Germany star and 1939 – 45 War medal.
